Beyond the transaction: commodity trade and sustainable development

Fritz Brugger

doi:10.5281/zenodo.20050487

June 10, 2026Open Access

Beyond the transaction: commodity trade and sustainable development

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The aim is to explore the connections between commodity trade and sustainability while identifying gaps in knowledge.
Mapped sustainability links of commodity trade.
Identified knowledge gaps in the current understanding.
Outlined options for reducing sustainability risks, particularly in hubs like Switzerland.
Sustainability risks tied to commodity trade were identified across economic, environmental, and social dimensions.
Knowledge gaps were confirmed, indicating a need for further research and action.
Options for improvement were proposed for major commodity trading hubs.

Implication

Factsheet identifies sustainability risks in commodity trade, suggesting solutions for better practices.

Abstract

This factsheet maps the sustainability links of commodity trade, identifies knowledge gaps, and outlines options for commodity hubs, including Switzerland, to reduce economic, environmental and social sustainability risks.

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